South Carolina, Lexington County, Irmo, USA

Many of the homes surrounding 1009 Steeple Ridge Road are worth one million dollars or more. Located in Ascot Estates - a luxury neighborhood in Irmo, South Carolina, about 15 miles from downtown Columbia - this home is listed at $779,500, offering buyers a rare chance to build sweat equity in one of the area's most established communities.The layout is uncommon: 3 bedrooms on the main level - each with its own private bath, including the owner's suite - plus 2 additional bedrooms upstairs alongside a large bonus room & a flex space. Set on a 1-acre lot, the home is built for primarily one-level luxury living.The entry opens to an office or den on the right & a formal dining room on the left, large enough for a full-size table. The foyer leads into a spacious great room with a fireplace that opens to a sunroom. The kitchen is semi-open to the great room & offers plenty of counter & cabinet space, a true pantry, & an eat-in area. The owner's suite is sized for substantial furniture & a private sitting area, & includes an office nook & a walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 & 3 - each with a private bath - sit on the opposite side of the home for added privacy. Upstairs, you'll find bedrooms 4 & 5, a flex room or office, & a large bonus room.Major systems are already in good shape. A 5-year-old roof & three new HVAC systems being installed mean a buyer's investment can go toward updates & finishes rather than infrastructure. The home also features a 3-car garage & plenty of room to add a pool in the backyard, with a large deck & mature oaks wrapping the property.Ascot Estates amenities include tennis & pickleball courts, a clubhouse for private & neighborhood events, a community pool, a playground, & sidewalks on both sides of the street. The neighborhood feeds into the award-winning Lexington/Richland 5 school district - River Springs Elementary (0.7 miles), Dutch Fork Middle (2.5 miles), & Dutch Fork High (2.4 miles). Shopping at Publix & along Harbison Blvd is close, & I-26 provides quick access to downtown Columbia.For buyers who want a luxury Ascot Estates address with room to make it their own, this is one of the most compelling values in the Midlands right now. Discl